Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Hedge fund analysts perform detailed research on stocks, bonds, and other securities; commodities; currencies; and hard assets (particularly real estate). Hedge fund firms use this research to make investment decisions that translate (ideally) into large profits for the firm and strong returns for investors. Approximately 329,500 financial analysts are employed in the United States; only a small number work for hedge funds.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Hands On
Organized
Career Ladder
Chief Investment Officer/Lead Portfolio Manager
Head of Research
Senior Analyst
Junior Analyst
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